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NYPD: “While attempting to prevent a clash between anti-police protestors and pro-Trump protestors today in Manhattan, multiple officers were faced with violent actions resulting with 1 officer currently being treated at a hospital for suspected bleach being…
NYPD: “4 arrests were made for various crimes, including assaults on police officers and weapons possession. Violent actions will not be tolerated from those who claim to be peaceful protestors.”
JUST IN: New York state lawmakers have approved a bill to strip Cuomo of temporary pandemic emergency powers -CNBC
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NEW: The Biden admin has notified facilities holding migrant children that they can open back up to pre-Covid-19 levels -CNN
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REP. ILHAN OMAR: “We obviously are now ultimately sending money to less people than the Trump administration"
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BREAKING: Tennessee lawmakers propose bill that would make it a felony to obstruct a highway during a protest and grant immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill people blocking a road.
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NEW: Dalai Lama received his first dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine yesterday.
"In order to prevent some very serious problems, this injection is very, very helpful." - The Dalai Lama
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"In order to prevent some very serious problems, this injection is very, very helpful." - The Dalai Lama
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NEW: Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will be visiting India and likely other Indo-Pacific countries in the second half of March. The focus will be on strengthening ties between the U.S. and India as well as addressing the India-China border conflict.
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BREAKING: The Senate has passed the Covid-19 relief bill by a vote of 50-49
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was absent due to a family emergency, so VP Kamala Harris did not need to break a tie
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Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was absent due to a family emergency, so VP Kamala Harris did not need to break a tie
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BREAKING: The Senate has passed the Covid-19 relief bill by a vote of 50-49 Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) was absent due to a family emergency, so VP Kamala Harris did not need to break a tie Follow @Breaking911
The bill will now go back to the House for a vote.
It will likely pass, although it may run into trouble, as some progressives are not happy with the removal of the $15 minimum wage, narrowing of eligibility, and unemployment benefit cuts.
It will likely pass, although it may run into trouble, as some progressives are not happy with the removal of the $15 minimum wage, narrowing of eligibility, and unemployment benefit cuts.
NEW: A Pew Research study of 2,596 adults found bipartisan disapproval toward China.
Notable findings:
- 70% (vs 26% against) in favor of promoting human rights over prioritizing economic relations
- 48% believe limiting China's power and influence is a top priority vs 32% in 2018
- 67% feel "cold" toward China
- 46% (vs 53% against) do not have confidence in Biden dealing effectively with China (his weakest foreign policy issue)
- 54% (vs 34% against) view U.S.-China economic ties negatively
- 82% (vs 15% against) do not trust President Xi to do the right thing in world affairs
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Notable findings:
- 70% (vs 26% against) in favor of promoting human rights over prioritizing economic relations
- 48% believe limiting China's power and influence is a top priority vs 32% in 2018
- 67% feel "cold" toward China
- 46% (vs 53% against) do not have confidence in Biden dealing effectively with China (his weakest foreign policy issue)
- 54% (vs 34% against) view U.S.-China economic ties negatively
- 82% (vs 15% against) do not trust President Xi to do the right thing in world affairs
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NEW: The U.S. and E.U. will temporarily suspend tariffs on "aircraft, wine, food, and other products" for 4 months as both sides work toward negotiating a settlement over Boeing and Airbus subsidies. (NYT)
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NEW CDC REPORT: Mask mandates lower COVID cases by around 1.5% over a two month period
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NEW CDC REPORT: Mask mandates lower COVID cases by around 1.5% over a two month period Follow @Breaking911
Mask mandates decreased death rates by around 1% over a one month period, according to the study
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Mask mandates decreased death rates by around 1% over a one month period, according to the study
The results are inside the margin for statistical error
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Mask mandates decreased death rates by around 1% over a one month period, according to the study
Note: "Daily case and death growth rates before implementation of mask mandates were not statistically different from the reference period"